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Why Penn State Football Is Still Looking for a No. 1 Running Back

Why Penn State Football Is Still Looking for a No. 1 Running Back

STATE COLLEGE | Penn State football coach Matt Campbell and offensive coordinator Taylor Mouser want a running back to take the reins in the backfield, something Campbell said has been a “unique challenge” for the team.  “We're trying to find somebody to grab a stranglehold [on the No.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / October 1
4 Storylines I'm Watching Closely When Penn State Visits Northwestern in Week 5

4 Storylines I'm Watching Closely When Penn State Visits Northwestern in Week 5

Matt Campbell lost his first game as Penn State’s head coach last Saturday, but the schedule doesn’t leave the Nittany Lions time to dwell on that result.   Penn State will play Northwestern at 8 p.m.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / October 1
Penn State's Matt Campbell Can't Disregard Expectations That Got an Otherwise Successful Coach Fired

Penn State's Matt Campbell Can't Disregard Expectations That Got an Otherwise Successful Coach Fired

While you, the Penn State football fan, might still be getting over last Saturday’s loss to Wisconsin and the possible realization that this team does not appear to be on the verge of anything particularly special, it does serve as an interesting early test for Matt Campbell.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 30
How Penn State's New Players and Coaches Processed Their First Loss as Nittany Lions

How Penn State's New Players and Coaches Processed Their First Loss as Nittany Lions

Four days after his first loss as Penn State's head coach, Matt Campbell was asked to help talk fans "off the ledge." Campbell smiled wide at the question.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 30

Penn State Wrestling, Chasing 6th Straight NCAA Title, Unveils 2026-27 Schedule

The Penn State wrestling team is headed to Oklahoma this season, though not to face David Taylor's Oklahoma State Cowboys. Instead, the Nittany Lions will complete their home-and-home series with the Oklahoma Sooners.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 30
4 Fixes Penn State Needs to Make to Repair its Ailing Offense

4 Fixes Penn State Needs to Make to Repair its Ailing Offense

Penn State’s offense was bleak on Saturday against Wisconsin in a 24-20 loss at Beaver Stadium. The Nittany Lions scored only one touchdown, and that was after being given a short field at the Badgers’ 11-yard line after an interception.   There's plenty to fix with the offense before Penn State visits Northwestern on Friday night.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / September 29
'Wanted to Play Field Position': Campbell Describes Lack of Offensive Aggression vs. Wisconsin and other Press Conference Takeaways

'Wanted to Play Field Position': Campbell Describes Lack of Offensive Aggression vs. Wisconsin and other Press Conference Takeaways

Penn State head coach Matt Campbell suffered his first loss as the head coach of the Penn State football team on Saturday, falling to Wisconsin 24-20.

NFL News / Viral Sports News / September 29
Former Penn State Standout WR Lands Major NFL Update

Former Penn State Standout WR Lands Major NFL Update

Former Penn State wide receiver Mitchell Tinsley is heading back to an NFL active roster, and it is with a team that already knows him. The Cincinnati Bengals are signing Tinsley off the Houston Texans practice squad, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Tuesday.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 29
Penn State Football Stock Up, Stock Down Report After That Collapse vs. Wisconsin

Penn State Football Stock Up, Stock Down Report After That Collapse vs. Wisconsin

Penn State’s grueling 24-20 loss to Wisconsin is still hard to believe. According to ESPN’s probability metric, the Nittany Lions had a 98.5 percent chance to win the game with eight minutes left in the fourth quarter.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Nittany Central / September 29
‘Pricing Out Average Fans’: Inside Penn State Fans’ Mounting Frustrations, Apathy, Sparking Empty Seats at Beaver Stadium

‘Pricing Out Average Fans’: Inside Penn State Fans’ Mounting Frustrations, Apathy, Sparking Empty Seats at Beaver Stadium

It was a gut-wrenching way to open the Big Ten schedule Saturday, the likes of which have only happened twice to Penn State Football. For just the second time in the Big Ten era, Penn State lost a game after holding a 17-point lead.

Mike Rhoades News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 29
'That Ain't Happening Anymore:' Penn State's Mike Rhoades Seeks Major Basketball Change

'That Ain't Happening Anymore:' Penn State's Mike Rhoades Seeks Major Basketball Change

STATE COLLEGE | Penn State men’s basketball coach Mike Rhoades ran a physical practice last Friday, as the Nittany Lions prepare for their season-opener Nov.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 28
For Penn State Football, Loss to Wisconsin Might Be 'What We Needed'

For Penn State Football, Loss to Wisconsin Might Be 'What We Needed'

Before leaving Beaver Stadium last Saturday night, Penn State running back James Peoples said that the Nittany Lions "probably needed" to experience what they did in a 24-20 loss to Wisconsin.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 28
First Look at Penn State vs. Northwestern: Nittany Lions Face Unique Road Challenge

First Look at Penn State vs. Northwestern: Nittany Lions Face Unique Road Challenge

Penn State faces a short week, a talented opponent and a brand new atmosphere after its 24-20 loss to Wisconsin. The Nittany Lions will help Northwestern open its new Ryan Field on Friday night in a prime-time game that will test coach Matt Campbell's theory about adversity.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / September 28
What PFF's Week 4 Grades Told us About Penn State's Loss to Wisconsin

What PFF's Week 4 Grades Told us About Penn State's Loss to Wisconsin

The Penn State football grades for its performance Saturday against Wisconsin divided sharply into two categories. According to Pro Football Focus, the

Penn State Nittany Lions News / NBC Sports / September 27
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College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 27
Penn State football head coach Matt Campbell says the exact opposite of what the entire fan base is feeling after loss to Wisconsin

Penn State football head coach Matt Campbell says the exact opposite of what the entire fan base is feeling after loss to Wisconsin

The Penn State Nittany Lions lost to Wisconsin at home, and Matt Campbell’s QB Rocco Becht did not perform well in the clutch. The Penn State Nittany Lions just blew a 17-point lead at home.

College Football News / Nittany Central / September 27
Penn State Football: 3 Things That Went Wrong In Disastrous 24-20 Loss to Wisconsin

Penn State Football: 3 Things That Went Wrong In Disastrous 24-20 Loss to Wisconsin

Penn State Football head coach Matt Campbell‘s Big Ten debut could not have gotten off to a rockier start, after the Nittany Lions blow a 10-point forth quarter lead to lose their first game of the 2026 season.

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 26
Wisconsin earns biggest win of Luke Fickell era with comeback

Wisconsin gets biggest win of Luke Fickell era with comeback over No. 13 Penn State

When the Wisconsin Badgers went down 17-0 on the road against No. 13-ranked Penn State, it felt like every other letdown performance in a big game since the arrival of head coach Luke Fickell.

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Penn State Nittany Lions News / A to Z Sports / September 25
Penn State football just landed inside the top-10 for an elite linebacker, and they could be in good shape to steal him from a rival

Penn State football just landed inside the top-10 for an elite linebacker, and they could be in good shape to steal him from a rival

The Penn State Nittany Lions would love to land a commitment from four-star LB Judah Blair, who’s from Ohio. The Penn State Nittany Lions are off to a 3-0 start to the season.

Koby Howard News / Viral Sports News / September 23
Penn State Gets Concerning News About Star Wide Receiver

Penn State Gets Concerning News About Star Wide Receiver

Penn State star wide receiver Koby Howard’s status is uncertain for Saturday against Wisconsin after the sophomore standout was injured on a long touchdown last weekend.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / EssentiallySports / September 10
Penn State HC Matt Campbell Made Unseen Sacrifice That James Franklin & Co. Never Did, Reveals Photographer

Penn State HC Matt Campbell Made Unseen Sacrifice That James Franklin & Co. Never Did, Reveals Photographer

The cameras were ready. The photographers were waiting. Matt Campbell, however, was nowhere to be found. As Penn State prepared to make its Beaver Stadium entrance before a 45-0 rout of Marshall, the new head coach deliberately buried himself among his players.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Yardbarker / September 8
Biggest surprises from Penn State's first win under Matt Campbell

Biggest surprises from Penn State's first win under Matt Campbell

The Matt Campbell era is off to a roaring start in Happy Valley. We learned a lot about this reconstructed roster in Week 1, so let's break down some of the biggest surprises from Campbell's first win at Penn State.

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Joe Paterno News / Yardbarker / September 2
Matt Campbell not shying away from Joe Paterno's legacy at Penn State

Matt Campbell not shying away from Joe Paterno's legacy at Penn State

It's a complicated legacy, without a doubt. But new Penn State coach Matt Campbell isn't running away from it. 

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